Obituaries

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Ella Marie Reth

Ella Marie Reth

Oct 19, 2004

Ella M. Reth, 94, of Earlville, died Tuesday morning October 19, 2004 at Manor Care in Dubuque, Iowa following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 22 at the Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Earlville by Pastor Ross Wyman. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday and one hour prior...

Alan R. Christiansen

Alan R. Christiansen

Oct 18, 2004

Alan R. Christiansen, 39, of 445 Luther Street SW, Cedar Rapids, died Monday, October 18, 2004, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, from complications of kidney disease and a lengthy struggle with diabetes. Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 21, 2004, at Christ Church Presbyterian, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Ron Lewis. The family will greet friends...

Neva (Geneva) Reed Weis

Neva (Geneva) Reed Weis

Oct 17, 2004

Neva (Geneva) Reed Weis, 82, of 1720 Derby Avenue N.E., Swisher, died Sunday, October 17, 2004, at Living Center West following a long term illness with Alzheimers. Services: 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 22, 2004, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Marilyn Buchanan. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, October 21, 2004, at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar...

Joann I. Boring Koch

Joann I. Boring Koch

Oct 16, 2004

JoAnn I. Boring Koch, 51, of Central City, died in her home Saturday, October 16, 2004, after fighting a courageous battle with COPD. Friends may call from 4 - 8 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 20, 2004,) at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Burial will be Saturday (October 23) in Mt. Clark Cemetery,...

Esther M. Albaugh

Esther M. Albaugh

Oct 16, 2004

Esther M. Albaugh, 93, a resident of Crestview Acres Care Center in Marion, died at the care center, October 16, 2004, following a short illness. Graveside Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2004, at Olin Cemetery. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Survivors include her son, Michael (Sandra) Albaugh of Visalia, California; three grandchild; and four...

Evelyn L. Ziesemer

Evelyn L. Ziesemer

Oct 16, 2004

Evelyn L. Ziesemer, 84, of 2995 16th Ave., Marion, died Saturday, October 16, 2004, in St. Luke?s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, after a long illness. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2004, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by the Rev. Del Bear. Burial will be at a later date. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11...

Ronald L. Cox

Ronald L. Cox

Oct 15, 2004

Ronald L. Cox, 67, of 2575 Brockman Ave., Marion, died in his home Friday, October 15, 2004, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2004, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, by Father José Comparán. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be from 2 - 6 p.m. today (Sunday) at...

Theodore R. Schonfeldt

Theodore R. Schonfeldt

Oct 14, 2004

Theodore "Ted? R. Schonfeldt, 79, of 125 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, October 14, 2004, at Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center following a brief illness. Services: 1:00 p.m., Sunday, October 17, 2004, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona Del Mar, California. Survivors include his wife, Darlene; a sister, Lydia...

Helen Marie Holton

Helen Marie Holton

Oct 14, 2004

Helen Marie Glessner Holton, 90, a resident of the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, died there peacefully Thursday evening, October 14, 2004. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 18 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester by Rev. Kurt Pasko & Chaplain Jill Mack. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. on...

Dale Aaron Perry

Dale Aaron Perry

Oct 14, 2004

Dale Aaron Perry, 77, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, October 14, 2004, at St. Luke?s Hospital, following a long illness. Memorial Services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2004, at Kenwood Park United Methodist Church, 302 33rd St. NE, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Laura Smith and Rev. Dave Higdon. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the church. Arrangements by...

Mavis G. Wagner

Mavis G. Wagner

Oct 14, 2004

Mavis G. Wagner, 63, of rural Alburnett, died Thursday, October 14, 2004, at home following a brief illness. Services: 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 18, 2004, at St. John?s Lutheran Church, Center Point, by Rev. David Hansen. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m., Sunday, October 17, 2004, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Burial: Lafayette Cemetery, Lafayette. Survivors...

Stanley R. Butterbaugh, Sr.

Stanley R. Butterbaugh, Sr.

Oct 13, 2004

Stanley R. Butterbaugh, Sr., 40, of 141 33rd Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, October 13, 2004, at St. Luke?s Hospital following a short illness. Services: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 16, 2004, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Gary Dobbins. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., prior to service. Burial at a later date: Linwood...

M. Marie Peterson

M. Marie Peterson

Oct 12, 2004

M. Marie Sloan Peterson, 84, a resident of Bickford Cottage in Marion, died there on Tuesday, October 12, 2004, following a long illness. Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 14, 2004, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion, where friends may call from 5 - 7 p.m. today (Wednesday.) Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion. Survivors include eleven nieces...

Evelyn M. Wendt

Evelyn M. Wendt

Oct 12, 2004

Evelyn M. Wendt, 86, of 1030 Memorial Drive, died Tuesday, October 12, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, following a short illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 14, 2004, at United Parish Church in Coggon by Rev. Wil Dilsaver. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial: Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Ryan. Arrangements...

Edna Viola Walker

Edna Viola Walker

Oct 11, 2004

Edna Viola Walker, 92, formerly of What Cheer and Hiawatha, died Monday, October 11, 2004, in Winslow House Care Center, Marion, after a lingering illness. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, October 14, 2004, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by the Rev. Del Bear. Friends may call from 4 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2004, at the funeral...

Janice J. Oldham

Janice J. Oldham

Oct 10, 2004

Janice J. Oldham, 86, a resident of Heritage Nursing & Rehab Center, Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, October 10, 2004, at the care center, following a long illness. Services: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2004, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to service time on Tuesday. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....

Nicholas Loren Mesch

Nicholas Loren Mesch

Oct 10, 2004

Nicholas "Nick? L. Mesch, 25, of Manchester died Sunday morning, October 10, 2004 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at the Manchester United Methodist Church with Revs. Roger Henry and Julie May presiding. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home...

Karen Kay Johnston

Karen Kay Johnston

Oct 9, 2004

Karen Kay Johnston, 59, of 441 4th St., died Saturday, October 9, 2004, in Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a long illness. The family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Private family services will be held at a later date. Surviving Karen is her husband, Fred of Marion; a daughter,...

Lorraine H. Hoover

Lorraine H. Hoover

Oct 8, 2004

Lorraine H. Hoover, 84, of 1244 21st Avenue S.W., Cedar Rapids, died Friday morning, October 8, 2004, in St. Luke?s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a long illness. Services: 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2004, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Gary Sneller. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2004,...

Rudolph W. Nelson

Rudolph W. Nelson

Oct 8, 2004

Rudolph "Rudy? W. Nelson, 82, of 1307 Berry?s Run, died Friday, October 8, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, following a sudden illness. Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Springville United Methodist Church by Rev. John Keizer. Friends may call Monday, October 11, 2004, from 4-8 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion where a Masonic...